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Environmental engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Environmental Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$94,005
Average $94,005
Low $62,013
High $142,500

The average salary for a environmental engineer is $94,005 per year in the United States. 972 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Environmental Engineer job openings in United States

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Geologist / Environmental Engi...
ICON Environmental4out of 5 stars.
Port Allen, LA
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Environmental Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
swipejobs
 
$223,600per year
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Airswift
 
$218,400per year
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Ventura Foods
 
$214,842per year
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GFT
 
$214,000per year
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Lawrence Berkeley National Lab...
 
$203,718per year
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Visium Resources
 
$197,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Environmental Engineers near United States

  1. Greeley, CO
    $137,756 per year
  2. Denver, CO
    $108,386 per year
  3. Greenville, NC
    $106,638 per year
  4. Vancouver, WA
    $96,638 per year
  5. El Dorado, AR
    $94,028 per year

Where can an Environmental Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Environmental Engineers in different locations
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